Articles by Anne Baker
Trump Signs NASA Bill Authorizing $19.5 Billion Funding: Crewed Mars Mission Plan In Pipeline
For the first time in seven years, NASA has received its own bill. On March 21, President Donald Trump signed a bill which authorized funding of $19.5 billion to NASA, with the goal of sending humans to Mars by 2030s.
Google Android 7.1.2 Nougat Beta 2 Brings Fingerprint Gesture Support For Nexus 6P
Google has rolled out the second Android 7.1.2 Nougat beta update for Pixel and Nexus devices. The update brings the much-requested fingerprint gesture support in Nexus 6P smartphones.
E-Cigarettes Can Benefit Public Health, New Study Reveals How
Researchers have developed a predictive model, which shows that e-cigarettes will help people control and cut down tobacco cigarette addiction. The study has been conducted by researchers at British American Tobacco.
Amazon Echo Takes On Google Home: Tasks That The Echo Can Do Better
Google Home and the Amazon Echo are direct rivals and are currently embroiled in a stiff competition to get an edge in the smart home market. Here’s a look at some features where Amazon's Echo beats Google Home hands down.
Saturn's Moon Enceladus 'Tiger Stripes' Show Its Giant Ocean May Hold Alien Life
A new study has found that the southern polar region of Saturn’s ice-covered moon Enceladus is much warmer than expected. The study also states that the subsurface ocean may be closer to the surface than earlier thought to be.
Google Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 Codenames Leak: 'Walleye' And 'Muskie' In The Works?
Google’s rumored Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones have reportedly been codenamed ‘Walleye’ and ‘Muskie,’ respectively. The Walleye has been spotted on AOSP website, while Muskie is still to be unveiled on the review site.
Ancient 400,000-Year-Old Human Skull Found In Portugal With Animal Bones, Stone Tools
A study published on March 13 revealed that a 400,000-year-old human skull discovered in Portugal is the oldest human skull on Earth. The skull was discovered along with stone-made hand axes, human teeth and animal bones.
Researchers Find Fluorescent Tree Frog In Amazon Basin, Only Known Fluorescent Amphibian On Earth
Brazilian researchers have discovered the world's first fluorescent tree frog species in the forests of the Amazon basin. The polka-dotted tree frog changes color from dull yellow to neon green under UV light.
April The Giraffe 'Continues To Be In Great Condition,' Watch The Calf On Live Cam
April the giraffe, who catapulted to fame when YouTube pulled down its childbirth video, is reported to be doing great. April is ready to give birth to her fourth calf, and Animal Adventure Park continues to live stream the video.
NASA Moon Mission Possible Under Trump Administration, Private Firms Could Play Vital Role
The Trump administration is reportedly interested in reviving moon exploration missions. The moon mission was scrapped by former U.S. President Barack Obama under the pretext that it was expensive and repetitive.
How Did Legendary Author Jane Austen Die? Experts Find Clues In Her Spectacles
It has been stated by a British Library curator, Sandra Tuppen, that late author Jane Austen may have suffered from arsenic poisoning. She states the theory on the basis of three spectacles that formerly belonged to Austen.
AT&T Launches 'Unlimited' GoPhone Prepaid Plan For $60, 6 GB For Just $40
AT&T has come up with a cheaper unlimited data plan offer under its GoPhone initiative. The new prepaid plan offers unlimited data for $60 per month with a data speed of 3 Mbps.
Microsoft Surface Phone Launch Delayed, May Debut In 2018 To Rival iPhone 9
Rumors are rife that the launch date of Microsoft’s much-awaited Surface Phone has been delayed once again. It is now hinted that the Windows smartphone may launch in late 2018 or in 2019.
Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update To Go Live On April 11
Latest rumors suggest that Microsoft Windows 10 Creators update may go live on April 11. The update is expected to bring support for users to create 3D shapes in paint, as well as an enhanced Edge browser.
Fortune 1000 Companies Two Times More Prone To Data Breaches, Says Report
Fortune 1000 companies experience double the security breach compared to its peers. The report from BitSight took into consideration the levels of cybersecurity performance of Fortune 1000 companies.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Goes On Sale, Snag The 9.7-inch Tablet For Less Than $280
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, the predecessor to the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, is up for sale at eBay. Interested consumers can get nearly 44 percent off on the 9.7-inch variant of the tablet thanks to the offer.
T-Mobile Offering Free iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus For $100 If You Switch From Other Carriers
T-Mobile has come up with yet another promotional offer where it is giving a free iPhone 7 to customers who will be switching from rival networks over to the carrier. The offer from T-Mobile is a limited one and kicks off on March 3.
Tesla Model 3 Beta Prototype Yet To Be Ready As July Production Deadline Looms
A recent Tesla filing revealed that the company is yet to produce a prototype for its Model 3 vehicle. It is being predicted that Tesla may fall short on its promise of entering mass production for Model 3 by July.
Google Pixel 2 'Stays Premium' Confirms Company, Releasing Later This Year
Google’s senior vice president Rick Osterloh has confirmed that the next-gen Google Pixel 2 will be launched in the second half of 2017. He also said that the handset will be a premium priced device.
Amazon Could Be Working On An Alexa Home Security Camera
Images have surfaced online showing an Amazon-branded security camera with a light blue ring around its lens. It is believed that Amazon is building its own SmartCam with Alexa support to compete with other companies.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs Galaxy Tab S2: Specs Shootout
Samsung on Feb. 26 launched its Galaxy Tab S3. Here’s a look at how the newly-launched tablet fares against its predecessor Galaxy Tab S2, in terms of features and specs.
SoftBank To Invest $3 Billion In Office-Sharing Startup WeWorks
SoftBank is likely to invest more than $3 billion in New York-based startup WeWorks. Rumors suggests that the funding will be conduct in two tranches, one worth $2 billion and the other worth more than $1 billion.
Russian Progress 66 Cargo Ship Arrives At ISS With 3 Tons Of Supplies
Russian cargo ship Progress 66 has successfully reached orbiting space laboratory ISS on Feb. 24. The unmanned spacecraft is delivering 3 tons of supplies to the crew of Expedition 50.
Asus ZenWatch 3 And ZenWatch 2 To Get Android Wear 2.0 In Early Q2 2017
Asus has announced that it will roll out the Android Wear 2.0 update for its ZenWatch 3 and ZenWatch 2 soon. The Asus smartwatches are expected to get the update in early Q2 2017.
Ancient Human Skulls Found In Brazil Gives New Insights On Migration Patterns In Americas
A study of ancient skulls found in Brazil reveals that human migration occurred in Americas through two waves of human population. It discloses that people came from Asia, across the Bering Strait to North America before settling in South America.
Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Getting Android 7.0 Nougat Update
Verizon exclusive Motorola Droid Turbo 2 has finally started receiving Android 7.0 Nougat update. The OTA update is rolling out now and brings several new enhancements and fixes.
Samsung Galaxy Book: Windows 10 Powered Tablet With S Pen Coming Soon?
A new application has popped up in the Windows Store hinting that Samsung may unveil a Windows 10-powered tablet at MWC 2017. The app also revealed that the rumored tablet may come with a S Pen.
'Quake Mystic' Who Predicted Japan Earthquake Issues 'Major Earthquake Warning,' Planetary Alignments To Blame?
Frank Hoogerbeets, the self-proclaimed earthquake predictor has forecasted that the planet will experience massive earthquakes from Feb. 24 to March 8. Hoogerbeets makes these predictions based on the planetary alignment of the Earth with other planets.
Samsung MWC 2017 Event: Foldable Smartphone, Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy S8 Teaser, And More
MWC 2017, one of the biggest consumer electronics trade shows, is round the corner and Samsung has reportedly geared up to launch a range of devices. Here’s a look at what one can expect from Samsung at MWC.
Tesla Supercharger Locations In North America Will Double In 2017
Tesla has decided to increase the number of supercharger stations for its electrical vehicles in North America in 2017. Currently, Tesla has 2,636 supercharger stations across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
